retail & commerce sector
your products depend on nature
from raw materials to logistics, retail supply chains are deeply connected to natural systems. understanding and investing in these dependencies protects margins and builds brand value.
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how retail & commerce depends on ecosystem services & natural capital
key challenges
retailers face supply chain volatility, consumer pressure for sustainability, and growing disclosure requirements around nature dependencies.
supply chain exposure
nature-derived products—food, fiber, materials—face increasing volatility from climate and ecosystem degradation.
consumer expectations
customers increasingly demand transparency and verified sustainability claims, not greenwashing.
disclosure requirements
TNFD and similar frameworks require visibility into nature dependencies that most retailers lack.
brand & reputation risk
supply chain impacts on nature create reputational exposure that can affect sales and valuation.
how ensurance helps
map nature dependencies across your product portfolio and supply chains
fund supplier programs that improve ecosystem stewardship in source regions
create customer-facing ensurance programs that connect purchases to verified nature impact
generate authentic sustainability content based on real investments, not offsets
build supply chain resilience by investing in the natural systems your products depend on
use cases
real-world scenarios for retail & commerce
regenerative sourcing program
a grocery retailer funds ensurance for supplier farms transitioning to regenerative practices, creating a premium product line with verified soil health and biodiversity metrics.
customer impact program
a retailer launches a customer-facing program where purchases support ensurance certificates for specific natural assets, creating brand differentiation with verified impact stories.
packaging supply resilience
a consumer goods company invests in forest ensurance in key fiber sourcing regions, securing sustainable packaging supply while meeting TNFD disclosure requirements.
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